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“I’m Better Than You” — Being confident in yourself doesn’t mean you have to be an ego-maniac
Running takes confidence. Running also builds confidence. Yet at the same time confidence is a tricky thing and something many of us struggle with. Reaching for our goals and accomplishing great things demands that we confident in our abilities yet … Continue reading
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Let’s Get Hyped: 5 Strategies to Talk Yourself Up into the Running Zone
Handling pre-race (or pre-hard workouts for that matter!) anxiety and nerves is something every runner deals with. There is always a certain level of pressure regardless of the situation; some pressure is a good thing because it allows us to … Continue reading
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Why All the Track Hate? Overcoming Track-Phobia
Don’t fear the track, embrace it. I have to admit that after yesterday’s post I was a little surprised that it seemed I was in the far minority when it came to actually liking the track. *Gasp* Now, I know … Continue reading
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Test Your Running Knowledge: Important Facts That Make a Big Difference
“Listen up, I’m about to drop some knowledge on you.”I thought it would be fun to issue a little running test…time to school up, strip down to your skimpiest running shorts, and prove to the class just how smart you … Continue reading
The Big Three: Talent vs. Work Ethic vs. Mental Toughness- Which matters the most?
What makes the most successful runners, is the talent, hard work ethic or mental toughness that matters the most? Sure, genetics come into play, one can’t overlook that as a factor, but running isn’t the kind of sport where you … Continue reading
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Smoothies Aren’t the ONLY Way to Go: Eating those fruits and veggies rather than sipping
I don’t like smoothies. Now, before all you smoothie loving masses stop reading here and immediately black-ball me, at least let me explain my case. I don’t get a lot of trendy things, I don’t even drink coffee, for shame! … Continue reading
Don’t Try So Hard: Trying to Force Your Running Won’t Work…Relax
Don’t force it. This applies not just to running but in other areas of life too. Trying too hard can hold you back, it is the self-imposed weight vest of extra pressure and stress. Some pressure is a good thing; … Continue reading
London Done and Come Early: What us mortal runners can take away from the elites
Yes we’re all excited for the London Olympics this summer but there’s plenty of action over there prior to that with today’s London Marathon. I know I can’t be the only person who feels like a total slacker, slow-poke reading … Continue reading
Running, Racing, Tapering, Peaking and Avoiding the Burn-out Factor
Bring on track season! All us track nerds and nerdettes are no doubt loving that those high energy, big draw events are kicking off, all culminating in the grand daddy of them all which we wait for every four years, … Continue reading
Back to Running After a Long Hiatus and Tackling GI Distress For Runners
Here’s what you relearn every time you get back to running after a long hiatus: * Cross-training is just that. Nothing is the same as running, mentally and physically, and while you’re a world better off doing that tedious cross-training, … Continue reading
